Yamaha TT-R125EW Owner's Service Manual page 104

STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tighten the lower ring nut 6 using steer-
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ing nut wrench 7 and turn the steering
right and left a few times.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Lower ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
Loosen the lower ring nut one turn.
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Retighten the lower ring nut using the
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steering nut wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
Ring nut (final tightening):
20 Nm (2.0 m • kg, 14 ft • lb)
Check the steering stem by turning it lock
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to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering stem assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
Install the rubber washer 8, upper ring
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nut 9 and special washer 0.
NOTE:
Tighten the upper ring nut until it contacts
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the rubber washer.
Insert the special washer pawls into the
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slots. If the slots are not aligned, tighten
the upper ring nut for alignment.
Install the upper bracket A, steering stem
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nut B, cap C, handlebar D, upper han-
dlebar holder E, main switch F, starter
knob nut G and number plate H.
NOTE:
The upper handlebar holder should be
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installed with the punched mark a for-
ward.
Insert the end of fuel breather hose I into
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the hose clamp.
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